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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 59,560.42, 89,257.92 and 26,230.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 59,560.42, 89,257.92 and 26,230.54 is: 39,309.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    59,560.42 : 89,257.92 = 26,230.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    59,560.42/89,257.92 = 26,230.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    59,560.42x = 89,257.92 × 26,230.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    59,560.42x = 2,341,283,440.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,341,283,440.88/59,560.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,309.38

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